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EXCLUSIVE- "Nothing much has changed, just a sense of relief: Aronyak Ghosh on becoming India's 95th Grandmaster
7+ hour, 41+ min ago (263+ words) The newly crowned Grandmaster Aronyak Ghosh, in an exclusive interview with Rev Sportz, reflected on his journey, emotions, and the reality after achieving the long-awaited title. Looking back at the long and challenging journey, Ghosh admitted there were moments of…...
Vaishali Rameshbabu wins FIDE Chess Candidates 2026 by taking positions one move at a time
1+ week, 2+ day ago (253+ words) There is a quiet misconception about elite chess that it is decided by moments of brilliance. That somewhere in the labyrinth of 60 " 70 moves lies a flash of genius that tilts the balance. Vaishali Rameshbabu's Candidates' triumph last night is something…...
FIDE CANDIDATES 2026 - "So proud of her: Viswanathan Anand hails R Vaishali's resilience
1+ week, 2+ day ago (264+ words) India's rising chess star R Vaishali has scripted history by winning the 26th Women's Candidates Tournament in Cyprus, earning the right to challenge reigning world champion Ju Wenjun later this year. Vaishali sealed her victory over Kateryna Lagno in the final…...
Windarov' Sindarov throws down the gauntlet to Gukesh
1+ week, 3+ day ago (385+ words) He came to the Candidates as a dark horse. Javokhir Sindarov not only won the tournament'he conquered it. A storm had arrived. Classical chess witnessed the rise of its new vanguard. The "Windarov" moniker feels well earned. Sport needs colour…...
Ayush will break top 16 soon: BAI Vice President Sekhar C Biswas
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (371+ words) In a thrilling semifinal clash at the Badminton Asia Championships 2026 in China, Indian men's singles shuttler Ayush Shetty pulled off a sensational upset, defeating World No. 1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand to storm into the final. The Paris Olympics silver medallist…...
Vaishali's resilient comeback puts her on top at FIDE Candidates
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (275+ words) R Vaishali's campaign at the FIDE Candidates marks a story of resilience as of the 10th round. After a difficult start to the tournament, she now stands as the strongest contender for a spot as the World Championship challenger. Vaishali has…...
India endure a winless day in Round 10 of the FIDE Candidates
2+ week, 1+ day ago (271+ words) Revsportz India endure a winless day in Round 10 of the FIDE Candidates Round 10 of the FIDE Candidates was disappointing for India in the open section, as R Praggnanandhaa was defeated by Javokhir Sindarov. Praggnanandhaa began the game strongly, but a…...
Candidates Chess: Why R Praggnanandhaa's campaign has gone south
2+ week, 2+ day ago (207+ words) Javokhir Sindarov was uncharacteristically flat, failing to make the most of a winning opportunity against Matthias Bluebaum in the ninth round of the ongoing Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. The two players settled for a draw, reducing Sindarov's lead at the…...
Candidates Chess: Pragg needs to find another gear
2+ week, 5+ day ago (153+ words) The Candidates is a marathon and the first half is a test of endurance. But to bridge a 2. 5-point gap over the next seven rounds, Pragg needs to find another gear. So far, his defensive resilience has been fantastic, especially…...
Candidates Chess: Javokhir Sindarov " the "new Magnus" on the block
3+ week, 1+ day ago (326+ words) Javokhir Sindarov opened with a Closed Game and Fabiano Caruana's response was Queen's Gambit Accepted. In the end, Sindarov trumped the pre-tournament favourite and world No. 3, Caruana, in the fourth round of the ongoing Candidates Tournament. Between the lines (read,…...